Category Archives: reading challenges

Recommended reading for the Essay Challenge – and “Why read essays?”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by CarrieK

I hope that all of you who are participating in the 2012 Essay Challenge have had a good start to your 2012. If you’re still considering the challenge, it’s not too late to sign up – just click on over … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading for the 2012 Ireland Challenge – plus, vote for the March read-along book

Posted on January 4, 2012 by CarrieK

Here’s a HUGE list of suggested authors and titles in case you’re joining – or thinking about joining – the 2012 Ireland Reading Challenge. (If you already know what you’re reading for the challenge, and simply want to vote on … Continue reading →

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Failed: Outdo Yourself Challenge

Posted on December 31, 2011 by CarrieK

Challenge host: The Book Vixen Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge commitment: To read 1 to 5 more books than I read in 2010 (194) Well, I held out hope until the last minute that … Continue reading →

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2012 Reading Challenges

Posted on December 30, 2011 by CarrieK

I set up individual pages for each of the challenges I am joining for 2012. You can find links to the challenge pages below each graphic. 2012 Graham Greene Challenge 2012 Essay Challenge 2012 Ireland Challenge 2012 Where Are You … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 24, 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m going offline this afternoon, as we’re heading south to my folks’ house, and won’t come home until tomorrow night. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas full of time spent with friends and family. Discussion starters: ~ … Continue reading →

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Failed 2011 Challenges – and challenge plans for 2012

Posted on December 15, 2011 by CarrieK

While I did fairly well on most of my 2011 challenges, there were a few that I failed at: Challenge host: Savvy Verse & Wit Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge commitment: Read at least … Continue reading →

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Completed 2011 Challenges

Posted on December 15, 2011 by CarrieK

Challenge host: Teresa’s Reading Corner Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge commitment: Obsessed – 20 Audio Books Completed: 49 audiobooks Challenge host: The Bookette Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge … Continue reading →

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Completed – War Through the Generations Challenge

Posted on December 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Challenge host: War Through the Generations Blog Challenge time frame: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Challenge commitment: Dip level: Read 3-5 books in any genre with the U.S. Civil War as a primary or secondary theme. 1. The … Continue reading →

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